Tires Pirelli or OEM Volkswagen

He got rid of the summers and replaced with some high-quality performance all-seasons (Pirelli PZero a/s3). The way the winter climate is going on the East coast, the logic for doing that (instead of proper summers and winters) is becoming a lot more compelling. So, nothing suspicious about that.

I'm using the Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR, in 32mm, because it was top rated for puncture resistance in a tubeless tire. It's not as fast as the Conti GP 5000 S TR, and it may even cost more, but if you're looking for puncture resistance above all else, you should consider them.

Go for Pirelli if you want more durability, Longevity and easier mounting if tubeless.

I ride on Pirellli road 25c tires for years. I had finally replaced them last year. They ride nice and had good traction. I don't think the Conti is worth the money. They seem wear quicker.

I’ve been happy with the Pirelli’s easy to mount and good puncture protection while feeling fast.

I run the pirellis p zero 4s and love them comfortable and roll really well.

Opposite datapoint: I run Pirelli Race TL Rs 700x30s on my Gen 7 Madone (tubeless FWIW). Way more comfy than the OE 25s (R3) and faster.

I've owned both. The only advantage to the Pirelli is that they are a little more comfortable. The Michelins are better in every other way.

Around here they dry rot like crazy. Also the people we installed them for complained of ride quality issues and noise. The ones we sold the most was the Cinturno Scorpion and the PZero and most people who bought them switched to either Michelin or Continental because of price and warranty.

I just bought an F150 with pretty new Pirelli tires. My old one ran Michelins. The Pirellis just don't ride and perform nearly as good.